Americans Are Shockingly Ignorant About Religion

[Seeker Of Jesus]

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Yet another survey has been released that reveals how shockingly little Americans know about religion in general and Christianity in particular. It is called the "U.S. Religious Knowledge Survey" and it was conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. According to the survey, 86% of Americans believe in God or at least in some form of "higher power", but when it comes to the specifics of what various religions actually believe, most Americans are blindingly ignorant. Perhaps this should be no surprise considering the rate at which our society is becoming secularized, but you would think that the American people would still have a little basic knowledge about Christianity and some of the other major religions around the world. But they do not. On average, respondents of the survey answered half of the questions wrong. Only 2% of those surveyed were able to answer at least 29 of the 32 questions correctly. And the sad thing is that these were not difficult questions. They were the kind of questions that any half-educated numbskull should be able to answer with ease.

But today most Americans do not care about religion or about God.

In fact, while most Americans still identify themselves as "Christians", the truth is that most Americans are seemingly complete dunces when it comes to even the most basic facts about the Christian faith.

In fact, do you want to know what group scored the highest on the survey?

Atheists and agnostics.

Not that they did incredibly well - it is just that everyone else was just shockingly ignorant.

The following is a sampling of what the survey found....

*Only 19% of all U.S. Protestants knew the basic Christian tenet that salvation is through faith in Christ alone.

*Just 55% of respondents knew that the Golden Rule is not one of the Ten Commandments.

*Only 45% of those responding to the survey could name all four of the gospels. The correct answer: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

*45% of all Roman Catholics did not know that, according to Catholic doctrine, the bread and wine used during the Mass is not just a symbol, but rather literally becomes the body and blood of Jesus.

*Over half of all Protestants could not identify Martin Luther as the individual that inspired the Protestant Reformation.

*Only 8% of all respondents knew that Maimonides, one of the most famous rabbis in history, was Jewish.

*Just 54% of the respondents could identify the Quran as Islam's holy book.

*Fewer than half of the respondents correctly knew that the Dalai Lama is Buddhist.

How disturbing is that?

Most Americans know all about American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and their favorite sports teams, but they can't correctly answer even the most basic factual questions about faith and religion.

We have a major, major problem.

So was there any question that almost all respondents got right?

Yes, 89% of those surveyed knew that public school teachers cannot lead their classes in prayer.

Isn't that sad?

If there is one thing that Americans know about religion it is that it must be kept out of the classroom at all costs.

That is how far we have fallen as a society.

And the truth is that we are losing younger Americans at a staggering pace.

According to a survey by America's Research Group, 95 percent of 20 to 29 year old evangelicals attended church regularly during their elementary and middle school years. However, only 55 percent of them attended church regularly during high school, and only 11 percent of them were still regularly attending church when they got to college.

Yes, you read the correctly.

11 percent.

When young evangelicals finally have the opportunity to decide things for themselves, they are deciding to leave our churches in droves.

In fact, young Americans are abandoning all religions in unprecedented numbers.

According to the American Religious Identification Survey by the Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society & Culture at Trinity College, 46% of Americans between the ages of 18 to 34 say that they have no religion.

46 percent.

Overall, only 15 percent of Americans say that they have no religion.

So for 46 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 to 34 to say that they have no religion is extremely troubling.

We are losing an entire generation.

The Christian faith is in a state of deep, deep decline in the United States and it is time to stop denying it.

 

[koge06]

That's really sad. I think this is a part of why Christianity is viewed in such a distorted manner that is based on how media depicts it (rarely a positive portrayal) instead of how the word of God shows it.

As a young person I knew that it wasn't cool to talk about Jesus, go to church and minister to others and what got through to me was the undiluted, uncompromising word of God. I know there are churches that also struggle on how to bring and keep the youth as a part of their services but I think if the word of God is the focus then it will bring a more lasting commitment than other compromises might. I'm curious if anyone else has any ideas why the youth of this generation are choosing to fall away from Christianity and how they can be brought back into the movement.

 

[SpiritLedEd]

As a young person I knew that it wasn't cool to talk about Jesus, go to church and minister to others and what got through to me was the undiluted, uncompromising word of God.

Koge06, I applaud this statement and I hope your words go deep into the hearts of people who sit in denominational pews every weekend. By and large, the church has lost its focus. We're more interested in ritiuals, in beautiful buildings, in religious artwork, etc. than we are in fulfilling the Great Commission (Mt 28:16-20). We've switched from making disciples to making mere church members. That's a big reason why we lose people. Religion is boring; discipleship, at least for me, is the most exciting and rewarding thing I've ever been part of.

SLE

 

[jiggyfly]

Koge06, I applaud this statement and I hope your words go deep into the hearts of people who sit in denominational pews every weekend. By and large, the church has lost its focus. We're more interested in ritiuals, in beautiful buildings, in religious artwork, etc. than we are in fulfilling the Great Commission (Mt 28:16-20). We've switched from making disciples to making mere church members. That's a big reason why we lose people. Religion is boring; discipleship, at least for me, is the most exciting and rewarding thing I've ever been part of.

SLE

SLE, we have our differences concerning this topic but I agree with what you have said here. I think I would use the Body of Christ where you use the word church but outside of that we totally agree.

 

[Boanerges]

Sadly there are many dead churches out there. Many call themselves Christian but only go to church on Easter Sunday and/or Christmas service. These are known as the frozen chosen and belong to the church of the frigid air.
God's people (those who walk with Him) have always been the remnant and not the majority though. I know of many churches on fire for God. I know others that I would rather be staked to an anthill than attend.
All great or small, denomination attendees or home group will have to look Jesus in the eye. It is the ones that never knew Him that will be in sad shape that day.

 

[soberxp]

honest..
I hope one day floks don't call bible "Religion ",
I hate the word "Religion ",cuz people has been sick of the word "Religion ",
I wish floks say:"WOW!truth!"
sad!

 

[Boanerges]

Those taking that poll would more than likely not know the difference. While Christianity is indeed not religion but a living relationship with a loving God there is religion (Godly practices) that please God.

Jas 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

 

[homewardbound]

Those taking that poll would more than likely not know the difference. While Christianity is indeed not religion but a living relationship with a loving God there is religion (Godly practices) that please God.

[/B]

Very good point.

I wouldn't be surprised if you'd see similar numbers in most western cultures. We unfortunately live in a society where a shocking number of people learn from mass media rather than the bible. And if you examine what goes on in many churches, you'll find that there is little emphasis on doctrine. So in a way the results of this poll, as sad as they are, aren't all that surprising.

Statistically, a healthy majority of Americans profess to believe in Jesus. But I think our greatest challenge as evangelical Christians is to reach those who profess to believe in Christ yet know little about what it means to have a relationship with Him. In fact, I think it's easier to share the gospel with someone who has never been exposed to it than someone who thinks they have. We live in a culture that fosters "easy believism". Millions are deceived by false teachers and the belief that they lay claim on eternal life through their own merit. Until we reverse that trend, and turn people away from mainstream media and to the bible, don't look for the results of this poll to change.

 

[spirit1st]

Most churches ,Do not preach on being Born -Again!
Without the New birth ? We just have words!
'We do not have a religion ! We have a personal One on One relationship With God as Father , Though Jesus Christ our LORD!

Few have it All need it 100%!
Mat 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

Many just want more members !

I was surprised to hear the pastor where i go, saying His house was worth $800,000 ! When I know ? He started off very poor . But now has so much!

I think many church leaders gain lots by being a pastor?

I have heard him say? Everyone must think like He thinks!
It is not of God !
It sad the way our churches in general have become!
So many following these men and women and Not our LORD!

We honor those in power over us! We Do not follow them!
We Only follow our LORD Jesus Christ!

The true church appears weak! But it is very Powerful!
The true church has not changed , since its beginning! But the teaching have!

We still have the same Holy Spirit , to guide and teach us and do the works of God in our lives and others !

Joh 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

Mat 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Mat 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Joh 20:23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

Mat 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Mar 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
Mar 16:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

satan fears the true church ! he saw what it did at its beginning!
he tries to hide the truth from us!

Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.


2Pe 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

Rom 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Gal 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Rom 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son

Fasting causes us to walk and live much more though our Spirit!
Which is GODS Holy Child!

 

[evstevemd]

Source : If you want the source of where i originally read this from pm me.

Barna research?

As other have said, sad Laodiceans church. go remnant go! Preach Jesus and Him Crucified. Dismantle false philosophy and bring them under obedience of Christ Jesus!

My hatred of calling Christianity religion. The fan of the word, will one day call marriage a religion :shade:

 

[Kit Carson]

The situation with religion is just that. Religion. Religion is not God, nor the will of God. It is mans way, man puts his way and culture into religion and it becomes so.

All should take Gods word and read it themselves, then read it again, now the third time ask God to help you understand.
Forget religion, you can find a flavor of religion to suit whatever you wish or do not wish to do.

On the top of the forum is a little quote, they have the Holy Ghost tied up.

So very true.

Kit

 

[TheEndofCrazy]

I know this was one the big things that turned me off from church. I never met any Christian that really new what they believed or why. Why they should live by one part of the bible and not another.

Atheists know more about world religions than most Christians. And atheists have way more understanding about why they do or do not believe something.

 

[spirit1st]

I DO not believe everything said in the NEWS!
They lie LOTS!
The World hates Christians!
But , I do agree religions cause divisions lots!

People Need to have a Personal Relationship with JESUS CHRIST !Not a religion with HIM!

Not to say I do not love going to church! Used to go to a lot a different churches!
I hardly go for the teachings ,I go mostly too Worship with others who LOVE my LORD JESUS CHRIST and Bless who I can?

I count the HOLY GHOST as my teacher! He has not needed any help to teach me and help me to live the New Testament!

Sure I failed HIM many times!

He just showed me the truth understanding of a scripture. I knew others were Not understanding it correctly!

faith without works is DEAD !

It just means we must have some Action for out faith to work!
Even with Salvation we must confess with our Mouth and Also believe in our HEART [Spirit!

When I broke my angle , I ask the LORD , You going to fix this or Not?
He said? You going to walk in faith or Not? I said YES LORD!
It took three actions .
I had to take three steps for the healing to come! It still looked bad. But was healed!

Faith always takes an ACTION for us to see it worked!
SALVATION is a eternal gift! It cannot be lost once gained!

satan wants us to doubt! It is Always our Faith that comes under Attack!
HE saw what took place at the churches beginning! They almost conquered the entire world . Starting with just 12 then 13. Now we boast millions and cannot do much!

Why because the teachings have changed! They walked in great truth!
We are divided by the type of church we go too?

I personally know, without a doubt! The church is VERY POWERFUL!
They each can do all GOD SAYS! Raise the dead ,heal the sick ,cast out devils and overcome Everything!

He has declared each child , more than a conquerors ! None greater or less! All with the SAME Power that created the planets and this earth!

They just do not fully understand GOD gave them Faith and it can and will grow Great in them !
The means to use it, in the mighty name of JESUS CHRIST!

But stepping out and being led by the Holy GHOST , seems to be the problem? Even when they hear HIM? They seem to fear doing as HE SAYS?

Even with healing? WE seem to want to see the healing first , before accepting that He already did the HEALING! We must accept by faith and do the action that He already did it!

Same with All the heavenly gifts HE already GAVE!

It is the Same with every heavenly thing GOD wants to do in our lives!
I think fear and maybe praise holds us back!
And the fact We might feel we are not worthy!

Does not matter how we see our selves . Not that we can anyway!
Our true eternal self , is our Spirit!

it how HE sees the NEW CREATURE HE already made those Born -Again!

Eph 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

1Pe 3:4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

2Co 4:16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Col 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

WE can pray in our mind asking HIM to reveal what to do in anything we do!

And for HIM to make it very clear too us! HE WILL !

He will never tell us Evil to Do!
HE will never go against the bibles teaching! He tells us Never to lay hands sudden on others !

If we doubt? then i would not do it or ASK HIM again?

I am not a very good teacher , I have a very hard time explaining things !Many here are all over could explain things Much better than Me! I have asked the LORD lots , Why He has revealed these things to me and allowed me to live so much !
He always reminds me of this scripture!

1Co 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
1Co 1:28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
1Co 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.

 

[Chad]

Atheists know more about world religions than most Christians. And atheists have way more understanding about why they do or do not believe something.

Laughter. That's the most ignorant and uneducated thing I have ever heard.

You do know you're on a Christian and you purposely and knowingly do not care to "seek Jesus" as the motto goes, so why are you here? I guess you have no understanding of the meaning of life.

 

[sunshineaaks]

I know this was one the big things that turned me off from church. I never met any Christian that really new what they believed or why. Why they should live by one part of the bible and not another.

Atheists know more about world religions than most Christians. And atheists have way more understanding about why they do or do not believe something.

Enlighten some of us on the atheist's vast amount of understanding as to why they do or do not believe something, could you, please?

 

[spirit1st]

atheist's HAVE No idea what a christian is! A Christian is Christ -like!
It is our Spirit! Once we are Born -Again.

1Co 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

2Pe 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Gal 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,

1Jn 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

Heb 12:9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual

1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1Co 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

They DO not have spiritual understanding!

 

[sunshineaaks]

atheist's HAVE No idea what a christian is! A Christian is Christ -like!
It is our Spirit! Once we are Born -Again.

1Co 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

2Pe 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Gal 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,

1Jn 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

Heb 12:9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

1Co 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual

1Co 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1Co 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

They DO not have spiritual understanding!

I agree, a Christian is Christ-like but I’m sorry you misunderstood my question. I was asking for the atheist’s knowledge and understanding of religion, not of Christ or the true believer. Of Christ, they have none. More than likely they know what religious hypocrites who call themselves Christian are since there are many hypocrites in the atheist religion as well. I was more curious as to what excuse is used this time for rejecting Christ.

The question was to this post:

Quote:
Originally Posted by TheEndofCrazy
I know this was one the big things that turned me off from church. I never met any Christian that really new what they believed or why. Why they should live by one part of the bible and not another.

Atheists know more about world religions than most Christians. And atheists have way more understanding about why they do or do not believe something.

Enlighten some of us on the atheist's vast amount of understanding as to why they do or do not believe something, could you, please?

So, I await your answer.

Being more Christ-like would include treating the unsaved like Jesus did to the woman at the well and the man chained outside the city with kindness and compassion. Those also included would be the ones searching for truth along with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to gain understanding with kindness and compassion. To be Christ-like would also include treating the religious hypocrites and false teachers with sarcasm and anger like He did to the Pharisees and Scribes…. Don’t you think?

 

[spirit1st]

1Co 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
1Co 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
1Co 3:3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

Our ourward minds are NOT perfected at salvation! Nor will they ever!
We Must renew our flesh minds ! Filling them with GODS living Words!
Protecting them from as much evil as we can!

Many of Gods children make mistakes in the Flesh! They are never perfect outwardly!

Really it helps us to learn to have MERCY on others!


atheist’s
There are NO atheists just belings who lie to them selves!




Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Rom 1:19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
Rom 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Rom 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Rom 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
Rom 1:29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
Rom 1:30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Rom 1:31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
Rom 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

 

[spirit1st]

BUT! WE DO NOT HAVE A RELIGION!

WE have a very personal relationship with GOD as Father though JESUS Christ our LORD One on One forever more!

religions are bondage!
They all are started by a person or persons ! They all have there rules which all others muct live by!

WE know lots about religions! WE were Not looking for religion! WE were looking for a Relationship!

I thank God for All who preach JESUS CHRIST and HIS CROSS!
As long as they preach tose two things? I do not care where i worship my LORD JESUS!

Gal 6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

The worlds going to always say dumb stuff and make us appear a bunch of dummies!

WE have the TRUTH and live it the best we can!

1Co 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

 

[sunshineaaks]

1Co 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
1Co 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
1Co 3:3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

Our ourward minds are NOT perfected at salvation! Nor will they ever!
We Must renew our flesh minds ! Filling them with GODS living Words!
Protecting them from as much evil as we can!

Many of Gods children make mistakes in the Flesh! They are never perfect outwardly!

Really it helps us to learn to have MERCY on others!


atheist’s
There are NO atheists just belings who lie to them selves!




Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Rom 1:19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
Rom 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Rom 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Rom 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
Rom 1:29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
Rom 1:30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
Rom 1:31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
Rom 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

You are correct, the true believer does not have religion but rather has a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The same claim I have.

You are also correct that religions are bondage which were started by a person or psersons and have all kinds of rules which they adhere to…… much like the Pharisees and scribes of Jesus time. Religions but not true believers. Again we agree.

As I said, I was asking the atheist about their knowledge of religions not of their knowledge of a Christian’s walk with Christ. The former they know much about, the latter, nothing……yet …… until they accept Christ as well. I also have not gotten an answer from the atheist on their knowledge of religions and I still wait.

If time is taken to really read what I write, you would agree that there are many who go to church but are not Christian just as there are many who do not go to church who are not atheist. Unless you are one who believes everyone who goes to church is a Christian but by what you post here I don’t think you believe this since you state it has to be a personal relationship with Christ and not all who attend church have that personal relationship in any way.

You have excellent posts that describe the Christian who makes many mistakes in the flesh and that we are never perfect, and also that God’s mercy helps us learn to have mercy with others.

All I am saying is rather than condemn the atheist to hell before they are even in the grave, why not explain why we are believers, what God has done for us, why we believe as we do, instead? None of us know which atheist will come to Christ so rather than punch and beat up one that might become our brother, why not stand firm on Christ and firmly let them know where God stands on sin and rejection of His Son. Stephen was a good example of this who prayed for those who stoned him…. Of which Paul was instigator. It also wouldn’t hurt any of us to gain a bit more knowledge of the various religions to point out the error in the doctrine that does not remotely resemble that of God’s doctrine.

The verse you give in Romans are excellent and fearful for those who would not come to Christ and I thank you for them. God’s law and final judgment will also be like the murderer who knows the law but will kill another person anyway only hoping to escape the prison sentence. There is no escape.

Some atheists will come to Christian forums to stir up trouble and get the ‘good little Christians’ to fight among themselves. What bothers them and Satan most is the coming together in agreement. I do not mean, ‘I agree to disagree’ either. I mean the coming together in understanding. One believer may understand and study something more than what another has just as another has studied something else to a greater extent. Sometimes there can not be agreement but the agreement to study can be made.

In my speaking of religion I place many in the category of the scribes and Pharisees. Too many people go to church and profess to be Christians but their heart are so far from Christ. These are the people that atheists see and very seldom do they ever see the true believer, or they run as fast as they can from the Christ like Christian for fear their sin will be found out or they may torment and attempt to destroy the true believer more than they would the hypocrite they laugh at.

Either way, they and other unbelievers can and do bring out the true inside of the hypocrite but they also bring out the true inside of the Christ like Christian.

Now, I am waiting for the atheist to bring their religious knowledge, of which I (and possibly others) might learn something but also be able to explain where the error in some religions stand.